The 6th August Fact: ‘42% of people who have had a stroke don’t get to a stroke unit within four hours’ Source: SSNAP Stroke National Results -

EXCITING NEWS! Our eLearning modules are now available at https://t.co/RBZFBiihLt and can be accessed anywhere, anytime by anyone 📚😁 On completion of each module you’ll receive your very own certificate! #eLearning #education #airway #tracheostomy #NHS #makingadifference

A fantastic film for our fantastic NHS staff. What a year it’s been, but couldn’t be prouder to work for #TeamSTSFT #OurNHS https://t.co/VsWXhzyrR2 pls share 🤞🏻 and continue to #DoYourBit

Did you know that the NSNF (National Stroke Nursing Forum) is an organisation run by nurses for nurses.  It aims to represent your voice in stroke nursing across the UK and support your education and development in stroke care.

Don’t forget to book your place! @ukstrokenursing

🧓We know how hard it is being separated from your loved ones at this time, but we can help you stay connected via virtual visiting 📱 ☎️ Call 0191 404 5500 and speak to a member of staff who can arrange this for you.

The last day to submit an abstract is tomorrow! Thank you to those who have already done so, we look forward to seeing them at #UKSF20 If you haven't yet, click here to submit yours: https://t.co/A4wyEA8jrT

Please remember: 🖐️ Hands - wash them regularly 😷 Face - wear your face covering 👉 Space - socially distance from others not in your household ❗ To help save lives and reduce the risk of the spread of the virus

Did you know that we can provide virtual visiting via iPads for patients who don't have the means to contact loved ones 💙 Or you can send them a message through our #SendingLove scheme. Find out more here: https://t.co/s4dVmOXzMH

Would love to see more nursing related posters this year! Did you know there is a prize from @ukstrokenursing for the best nursing poster that includes NSNF!

Registrations for our first-ever virtual @UKStrokeForum are now open! 💻 If you're a stroke healthcare professional, researcher, student, or just passionate about the stroke care pathway - be sure to sign up today: https://t.co/KOj4S9Sp2w #UKSF20

My boyfriend’s Grandmother who is a retired Physiotherapist gave me this today 💙, “100 years of Physiotherapy” edition @thecsp published January 1994... I love the page predicting the future of #physiotherapy to 2094, how much of it is right!? 😍

The 30th August Fact: There are approximately 80,000 stroke admissions in England per year. Source: NHS England https://t.co/8xGyLIddc5

The 29th August Fact: Post stroke fatigue: Acute phase fatigue, pre-stroke fatigue, co-morbidities and non-employment are associated with more severe and enduring fatigue trajectory. Source: Kjeverud A, et al. (2020) https://t.co/o2G9Vqd9K0

This was 10 days post pelvic exenteration... me and my lovely physiotherapist Charlotte. Both of us are ballet trained so we did a little twist on this physio session. Made my heart so happy to do a little dancing again! #recovery #gettingstronger #onceadancer

The 26th August Fact: Antidepressant drugs may benefit people with persistent depressive symptoms after stroke, but care is required in their use, as little is known about their side effects. Source: Allida S, Cox K, Hsieh C, Lang H, House A, Hackett ML. https://t.co/puNBX5NXw7

The 27th August Fact: The available evidence suggests that pharmacological interventions and psychological therapy may prevent depression and improve mood after stroke. Source: Allida S, Cox KL, Hsieh C-F, House A, Hackett ML. (2020) https://t.co/puNBX5NXw7

The 28th August Fact: People with Atrial Fibrillation are 5 times more to have a stroke than those without AF. Source: NHS England https://t.co/mhUcX07HD0

If anyone wants a bit more information about how dietitians work with a Community Stroke Rehabilitation Team my article is in this months Dietetics Today! @acutestrokeunit @STSFTrust ⬇️🧠